Free On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 404 On-Rails Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 5/27/2025.
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1. Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter
Left to Survive is an action shooter game with the post-apocalyptic world setting with a base building feature. Become a hero, challenge other players, join tournaments, raid bases. Would you be able to survive in a dead world?
Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter holds the #1 spot for "best free On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 168 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Sniper Strike: Special Ops
Intercept, eliminate and extract. It’s time to engage the enemy.Sniper Strike is a high-octane sniper experience that pits you in battle across three gameplay modes and 100's of missions. Scout through immersive environments, engage in rapid-fire combat and build the ultimate super-soldier.
Sniper Strike: Special Ops has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/27/2018 |
| Developer | Eight Pixels Square |
| Publisher | Eight Pixels Square |
| Steam App Id | 848500 |
3. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,522 positive reviews and 1,232 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,188 positive reviews and 189 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Warhammer |
| Developer | Auroch Digital |
| Publisher | Auroch Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3533730 |
5. War Sniper
Engage in intense warfare like never before in "War Sniper" the ultimate war game. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping action of a battlefield where snipers, tanks, and drones are your tools of destruction.
War Sniper has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2960870 |
6. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Aviators VR
A concise VR experience inspired by the game "Aviators." Take control of the upper turret gun on a bomber and fend off attacks from German fighters. Visit a virtual hangar of the Polish air wing and learn more about the events depicted in the game.
Aviators VR has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aviators VR on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2707150 |
8. Aviators
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation.
Aviators has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,286 positive reviews and 409 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aviators on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2626910 |
9. ULTRARUSH
ULTRARUSH is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter where you fight for tokens in the middle of arena. It highly relies on movement, reflexes and gamesense.
ULTRARUSH has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. The Last of the Summer Tank
Drive the Tiger I to fight the Allied forces and defeat the evil boss.
The Last of the Summer Tank has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Last of the Summer Tank on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 88 | 11/18/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/27/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/22/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 8/27/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/4/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/24/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/24/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/11/2022 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/16/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/19/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/7/2020 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/14/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/16/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/18/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Sniper Strike: Special Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). War Sniper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Aviators VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Aviators on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). ULTRARUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). The Last of the Summer Tank on Steam. Steam Store.